{"product_id":"1950-d-lincoln-wheat-cent-bu","title":"1950-D Lincoln Wheat Cent BU Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a piece of classic American coinage with this 1950-D Lincoln Wheat Cent BU. Struck at the Denver Mint, this coin comes from one of the most collected and recognizable series in all of United States numismatics. In Brilliant Uncirculated condition, it represents a well-preserved example of the historic Lincoln Wheat cent, a series that remains a cornerstone of American coin collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lincoln cent was introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, becoming the first regular-issue U.S. coin to feature a real historical figure. Its Wheat reverse, designed by Victor D. Brenner, remained in use through 1958 and became one of the most enduring designs in American coinage. By 1950, the Wheat cent was already a familiar part of daily commerce across the United States, circulating during the early postwar period as the country entered a decade of growth, expansion, and rising prosperity. Coins from this era connect collectors to both the long-running Lincoln cent series and an important chapter in mid-20th-century American history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors continue to value Lincoln Wheat cents for their historic design, long date-and-mint run, and broad appeal to hobbyists of all experience levels. Denver Mint issues remain essential pieces for collectors building complete Wheat cent sets, and Brilliant Uncirculated examples are especially desirable because they preserve stronger original detail, sharper design features, and better overall eye appeal than coins that spent decades in circulation. A coin like this offers both historical significance and collectible quality in one piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: One Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Lincoln Wheat Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Victor D. Brenner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.11 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 19.00 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Plain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Denver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage: 334,950,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Issue: 1909–1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Type: Wheat Reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one 1950-D Lincoln Wheat Cent in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coin was struck at the Denver Mint and features the classic Wheat reverse design used throughout the first half of the Lincoln cent series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are building a Lincoln Wheat cent collection, adding a Denver issue to your date-and-mint set, or simply looking for a nice BU example of this classic American coin, this 1950-D Lincoln Wheat Cent makes a meaningful addition. At Coin Nerds, our mission is to help build the next great coin collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Nerds ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54891780145443,"sku":null,"price":6.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0887\/2227\/files\/1950-D_Lincoln_Wheat_Cent_BU_Obverse.jpg?v=1775100931","url":"https:\/\/coinnerdco.com\/products\/1950-d-lincoln-wheat-cent-bu","provider":"Coin Nerds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}